The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association (NNOC-CGA) has announced the establishment of its Medical Commission, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s athlete health, welfare, and performance systems. The commission, endorsed by the NNOC-CGA Executive Board on 16 March 2026, will serve through to 31 December 2028, aligning with the current...
The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) held a press conference on the fourth edition of the National Youth Games last Thursday in Windhoek. The National Youth Games serve as a platform to identify and select the Namibian team across 11 sport codes that will compete at the African Union Sport Council Region 5 Youth Games (AUSC...
With an increased sponsorship of N$300 000, the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Soccer Tournament will host its fifth edition in Windhoek and Keetmanshoop in June 2026. The competition aims to provide a structured environment in which emerging players can develop their skills, gain competitive experience, and attract the attention of scouts and professional clubs. The event...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) inked a new agreement to improve their collaboration in the country’s fast-growing information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The two regulators signed an addendum to their Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday. The move aims to strengthen efforts to deal with unfair competition...
Telecom Namibia has rewarded the Brave Gladiators with 30 smartphones following their historic triumph at the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women’s Championship. The handover took place in Windhoek on Monday, recognising the senior women’s national football team and its technical staff for their landmark achievement. Speaking at the sponsorship handover, Telecom Namibia CEO Stanley Shanapinda said the...
With the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), 260 small business owners in Namibia recently completed training in essential financial management skills to sustain their businesses and support their families. The training focused on building capacity among small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), covering key topics such as cash flow management, business budgeting, and record-keeping. ...
Namibia is the second most unequal country in the world, with per capita consumption inequality about 45% higher than the average for upper-middle-income countries, according to the World Bank. In a country where youth unemployment is a major issue, career guidance becomes essential, and human resources practitioner Tuuda Haitula takes this to heart. Haitula and...
Bank Windhoek and the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) completed the 2026 Bank Windhoek Volleyball Doc Tournament, hosted at The Dome in Swakopmund last weekend. The tournament delivered a major boost for the sport’s growth, drawing 39 teams (16 women’s and 23 men’s) and marking one of the strongest editions in the event’s 42-year history. Eleven...
NovaNam, a Namibian vertically integrated fishing company, has successfully renewed its FISH Standard for Crew certification, an international certification that recognises safe, fair and ethical labour practices on board its fishing vessels. NovaNam’s fleet in Namibia, operating out of the ports of Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, consists of two freezer trawlers and five wet fish...
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia has honoured 129 long-serving employees at its 2026 Long Service Awards, marking the highest number of staff recognised since 2022. The awards celebrate workers who have dedicated years of service to the company, ranging from five to 35 years. A highlight of the event was the recognition of 11 employees...